Filmmaker Bryan Fogel runs a doping experiment on himself in this Oscar-winning documentary, only for the film to turn into an...
Filmmaker Bryan Fogel runs a doping experiment on himself in this Oscar-winning documentary, only for the film to turn into an investigative thriller when his chance meeting with a Russian scientist reveals a massive doping scandal. At the centre of the firestorm is Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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92 %49 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %2,598 reviewsAudience score rating
"The greater takeaway is that the game itself is rigged, and the Russians only lost because they got caught."
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Variety
Variety"Imagine a version of Morgan Sperlock's Super Size Me in which, instead of merely bloating up, Sperlock entered into an uneasy friendship with an evil clown version of Ronald McDonald, and you'll get a sense of this doc's unexpected depth."
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Time Out
Time Out"Mr. Fogel could be considered either daring or foolhardy for his initial plan. But his work with Dr. Rodchenkov is levelheaded, and his documentary illuminating."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"It's hard to deny the power of Icarus's message and the remarkable nature of its delivery."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"The unwieldiness is part and parcel of the movie's ragged appeal. None of this was by design."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Icarus suffers from an imitative quality that’s hard to shake. Fortunately, Rodchenkov’s dilemma single-handedly keeps Icarus engaging throughout."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"While Icarus technically doesn't break any news, it certainly scores many points by showing a diabolical wizard so surprisingly laying his secrets on the table."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterIcarus | Details
Award winner- Best Documentary, Academy Awards 2018; Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival 2017
- Runtime
- 121
- Genre
- Documentary, Sport
- Country of origin
- USA
